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TH Pheasant Tail

 
tied by Shoe
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Trout,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List*:
Hook: 3906 Size 10-14
Bead: Tungston
Thread: Brown 6/0
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers
Body: Pheasant tail fibers
Rib: Thin gold wire
Thorax: Tan polydub
Hackle: Brown soft Hackle
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Tying Instructions: Attach bead, secure with thread and bring the thread toward the rear. Tie 3-4 tail fibers for the tail and a short length of gold wire for ribbing. Take another 3-4 fibers and tie them in at the tips. (this will create the body)
Bring the thread to the bead and wind the fibers forward and secure. Now bring the ribbing forward, but in the opposite direction and tie off. Wax a short section of the thread for the tan dubbing. Attach the soft hackle, strip on the hook side, spin and tie off.
Presentation Tips: Use a typical wet fly presentation